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• Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 14, 1994, Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilperson Clarke asked Mayor Malone to read the Certificate of Appreciation presented to Mr. Ronald R. Gragq, representing District 6, Planning and Zoning Commission who also resigned. Mr. Gragg was unable to attend the meeting and Councilperson Clarke wished to have the certificate read as a matter of record. 7. Ms. Malea Webber, 10002 Quiet Hill (Fairmont Park West), La Porte, addressed Council regarding the Code of Ordinances section which refers to pigs and/or potbellied pigs, as swine, therefore placing them in a livestock category. This designation prevents Malea and other citizens from having Potbellied pigs as house pets. Malea was asking Council to review the Code of Ordinances and change the designation of a potbellied pig to domesticated exotic animal which will allow citizens to have these animals as house pets. Melea explained to Council she has allergies and this is the only form of pet she can own without enduring medical problems. Mrs. Penny Garcia, 3110 Oaken Lane, La Porte also addressed Council regarding the subject of potbellied pigs. Mrs. Garcia indicated she also has a potbellied pig which is a house pet, and she wishes to keep her pet. If the ordinance is not changed these animals will not be allowed to remain with these owners. 8. Director of Finance Jeff Litchfield presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, and Council members were given copies for their review. Mr. Litchfield introduced the members of the auditing firm of Null & Associates; Mr. John Null, Chuck Yapel, Chris Breaux and Don Irby. Mr. Litchfield reviewed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report with Council and answered questions. Mr. Chuck Yapel of Null & Associates reported to Council of their meeting with the Audit Committee both before and after the audit was preformed. Mr. Yapel stated, " In our opinion, the general purpose financial position of the City of La Porte, Texas, as of September 30, 1993, and the results of its operations and the cash flows of it proprietary fund types for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles." Mr. Yapel thanked City staff for their assistance during the course of the audit, and he stated "Null & Associates appreciates the professional relationship